1. Christopher Donald HOLMES
Chrisholmes2@aol.com
Mobile: 07708843618 Home: 02392 598543
3 Loxwood Road , Lovedean , Waterlooville , Hampshire P08 9TU
PROFILE
An experienced , flexible and hardworking professional, who has undertaken a wide
variety of roles including a wide range of investigative work within Hampshire
Constabulary. A proven team player with excellent communication skills.
KEY SKILLS
● Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible and adaptable approach.
● Ensure staff development through delivery of training.
● Ability to investigate, as involved in a number of complex and protracted enquiries.
● Effective building, and maintaining, of successful relationships with partner agencies.
● Professional, articulate and confident with excellent proven communication skills.
● Ability to adapt communication skills to meet the needs of the situation.
● Capable of delivering strategic direction in a positive and inspiring manner.
● Excellent Customer Service.
● Ability to work, and deliver in busy , stressful and pressurised environments.
● Hardworking with a Proactive work ethic contributing to border control enforcement.
● Mobile phone examiner and Investigator using xry and cellbrite software.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Qualified as Computer forensics examiner and Investigator in paedophile cases.
• Qualified in Vulnerable witness interviewing.
• Trained in delivery of BASS ( Behavioural Assessment Security Screening).
• Qualified in control and restraint , public order tactics .
• Mutual Aid Support trained ( MAST ).
• Qualified Log Keeper and Foot surveillance trained. ( Nationally accredited )
• Level 1 PIP Investigative Skills achievement.
• Qualified Tutor Constable both in Special Branch and Uniform roles.
• Qualified as member of a National JIG ( Joint Intelligence Group ) team.
• Periods of time throughout career performing Acting Sergeant duties as required.
• Confined Space trained by ESS
CAREER
Hampshire Constabulary - Special Branch Port Operation Officer ( inc newly formed
Intelligence and Crime Team ) Nov 2006 – July 2015
• Working at Southampton Docks and International Airport as well as Portsmouth
International Ferry Port proactively helping to keep our borders safe from terrorists.
• Conducting proactive screening using TACT legislation of persons entering and leaving
the port and identifying for examination persons who may be of interest.
• Working with partner agencies to ensure borders are safe and secure along with other
specialist teams within the Hampshire Constabulary.

2. • Investigating Crime and proactively acting on intelligence at Port locations.
Hampshire Constabulary – Investigator in Paedophile cases. April 2003 – October
2006
• Conducting complex and protracted investigations into those suspected of paedophilia.
• “ En case “ Computer forensic examiner in relation to Paedophile cases.
• OIC for House searches and gathering evidence and subsequent seizure of material.
Hampshire Constabulary – Community Beat Officer January 1998 – March 2003
• Work with partner Agencies to help resolve a variety of Community issues.
• Arrest and investigate Crime.
• Proactively target known criminals.
Hampshire Constabulary – Member of small Divisional Proactive Crime Team
January 1997 – January 1998
• Worked in a small team chosen to combat and investigate cases involving drugs ,
vehicle crime , assault, robbery, burglary and fraud.
Hampshire Constabulary – Member of small Enforcing the Peace team at Cosham and
Cowplain. February 1995 – January 1997
• Help resolve issues surrounding juvenile nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
• Arrange youth diversionary schemes.
• Investigate and prepare evidential files for juveniles involves in Crime.
Hampshire Constabulary – Uniformed Patrol Officer July 1985 to January 1995
• Responding to and dealing with persons involved in criminality.
• Forging and cultivation of links with Communities and a variety of partner agencies.
• Part of a shift working together to help reduce crime in Cosham and Waterlooville.
Department of Social Security September 1981 – July 1985
• Interview and assess persons entitlement to Social Security benefits.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Married with 2 daughters aged 22 and 19. I take care of myself and like to keep fit by
regularly running, playing football, cycling, and going to my local gym.
I enjoy walking our dog as well as watching football and reading.
I was a School Governor for a local school in Cowplain for pupils with Special needs.
REFERENCES
(If requesting references from Employer, please mark Strictly Private and Confidential)
Work: Sgt 2163 Matt Travers
Fareham Police Station Quay Street , Fareham Hampshire PO16 0NA
Personal: Mr Stephen Price
13 Holdenhurst Close Horndean Hampshire P08 OUT